carman

[ kahr-muhn ]

/ ˈkɑr mən /

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noun, plural car·men.

one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.

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Origin of carman

1570–80, in sense “person driving a cart”; car¹ + -man

Words nearby carman

Carlton table, Carl XVI Gustaf, Carlyle, carmagnole, carmaker, carman, Carmania, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Carme, Carmel

Other definitions for carman (2 of 2)

Carman

[ kahr-muhn ]

/ ˈkɑr mən /

noun

(William) Bliss, 1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.

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How to use carman in a sentence

The danger, Carman said, is that Americans’ trust in institutions doesn’t just decline — mistrust starts to grow.
What Happens When Americans Don’t Trust Institutions?|Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux (Amelia.Thomson-DeVeaux@abc.com)|July 8, 2022|FiveThirtyEight
James Lewis stood up again instantly, and turned his white face and dark, piercing eyes upon Mr. Carman.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle|Anonymous
There was something about the movements of Mr. Carman for the rest of the day that troubled the young man.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle|Anonymous
At last his walk brought him near Mr. Carman's store, and at passing he was surprised at seeing a light within.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle|Anonymous

Mr. Carman had spent half the night in examining the accounts of James, and discovered frauds of over six thousand dollars.
Choice Readings for the Home Circle|Anonymous
She stepped outside to scold the carman, leaving Lady Tasker standing just within the green door.
Gray youth|Oliver Onions

British Dictionary definitions for carman

carman

/ (ˈkɑːmən) /

noun plural -men

a man who drives a car or cart; carter

a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier

US and Canadian a tram driver

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